Hong Kong
Exports jump 40.8% in May on AI demand
Exports jump 40.8% in May on AI demand
Imports rose 42% during the month, resulting in a $44.2b merchandise trade deficit.
Hong Kong authorised to exercise jurisdiction at new Huanggang Port
The redeveloped crossing is expected to cut clearance time to five minutes.
Hong Kong ranks top in Asia as talent schemes bring in 290,000 professionals
The city ranked fourth globally.
‘Rare’ Tsim Sha Tsui retail flagship hits market at $430m
Cheung Lee Commercial Building and five Wing Lee shops make up the portfolio.
KEYTOP shares surge 210% on Hong Kong debut
It raised $340m in net proceeds.
Central office crunch fuels Wan Chai and Causeway Bay leasing surge
The net take-up hit its highest monthly level in more than two years, JLL says.
Hong Kong to resume 71 private lots for Hung Shui Kiu development
The land will support a development expected to deliver 66,700 homes and 150,000 jobs.
China Mobile tops 40 Hong Kong firms on Forbes Global 2000
The telco posted $1.86t (US$236.97b) in market value.
Internet use amongst seniors rises to 87% in 2025
Household online access stood at 96.9% across the territory in 2025.
HKUMed pioneers robot-assisted living-donor liver transplant
It addresses the core limitations of the manual technique.
AI exports to drive Hong Kong's 3.8% growth, says BEA
Consumption and investment are expected to extend the city's economic recovery.
HKIC told to set clearer property investment rules
Core office vacancy could fall below 6% by 2030.
Southeast Asian buyers boost Hong Kong art market
Art fairs accounted for 35% of global dealer turnover in 2025.
Cathay passenger, cargo traffic see double-digit rise amidst fuel costs
Cathay Pacific posted an 86.8% passenger load factor in the month.
Private sector vacancies fall 12% as employment slips
Food and beverage services led the drop with 25% fewer openings.
Sankara Eye Hospital-CUHK deal expands paediatric eye care focus
It covers myopia treatment research, ROP care, and school screening programmes.
Hong Kong inflation picks up to 2% in May on transport, health costs
Holiday packages also helped drive prices up.
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